Event information

9th June 2023
Webinar

Webinar: Agroforestry – An opportunity for sustainable UK food systems?

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Tree-planting is a key part of the UK government’s plan to reach net zero by 2050, with a commitment to plant 30,000ha of new woodland every year. But where will all these trees go, and how can we ensure food production is maintained? Agroforestry – through silvopasture and silvoarable systems, as well as better integrated hedges – may hold some answers. Cambridgeshire farmer, soil scientist, and UK agroforestry pioneer, Stephen Briggs, has successfully integrated fruit trees and arable crops: The result has been improved resilience to economic and weather shocks, healthier soils, better water retention, and increased productivity. In this webinar, Stephen shares insights from his farm and working with agroforesters around the world.

Jez Fredenburgh

Author: Jez Fredenburgh

Knowledge Exchange Fellow